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Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Feb. 08, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
posted: Jan. 29, 2020.
Besides their life-likeness, implants are also prized for their high success rate. More than ninety-five percent of implants continue to function effectively after ten years. Implants’ advanced technology explains some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jan. 19, 2020.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Celebrating Paul Revere, Patriot and Dental Craftsman
posted: Jan. 09, 2020.
While celebrating all that a new year brings, take a moment to remember the New Year's Day birthday of a true American patriot: the legendary Paul Revere. Ironically, he Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Dec. 30, 2019.
With only a few teeth now showing in your baby’s mouth, you might think it’s too early to schedule their first dental visit. But you should, and here’s why: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
posted: Dec. 20, 2019.
Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething. Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
posted: Nov. 20, 2019.
Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
posted: Nov. 10, 2019.
You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that's satisfactory Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Oct. 11, 2019.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Oct. 01, 2019.
Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Sep. 21, 2019.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures